Physics is a core subject that explains how everything works on our planet and in the whole wide universe. Big Physics experiments continue to make the headlines, “Gravitational Waves Discovered – showing evidence of colliding black holes”. These are exciting times not only for physicists but for the wider general public too! Recent benefits to come out of experiments at CERN in Geneva over the past few decades include nothing less than “The Internet”, “the GRID”, a highly promising new form of radio therapy using hadrons (proton therapy), as well as a host of new technologies that will no doubt end up in cameras, tablet pcs, in self driving cars, and smart phones. Physics has no limits and underpins all other sciences and technologies. Without it there would be no laptops and smart phones, plasma TVs. Actually, there wouldn’t be any electrical supply to run these gadgets. Can you imagine how boring life would be without physics? In year 12, students study all of the content required for AS Physics, which includes the following modules: • Module 1: Practical skills in Physics. • Module 2: Foundations of Physics – including handling of data, quantities and units • Module 3: Forces and Motion • Module 4: Electron Waves and Photons – which includes topics in electricity, waves and quantum mechanics In year 13 the course builds directly on the modules studied in year 12 • Module 1: Further Practical Skills in Physics • Module 5: Newtonian World and Astrophysics • Module 6: Particles and Medical Physics Candidates then complete three exams, covering the complete two years of study, in order to qualify for an award in A Level Physics. The practical Endorsement is assessed throughout the two years and is awarded separately.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Ofsted Rating | Serious Weaknesses |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HA |
Physics is a core subject that explains how everything works on our planet and in the whole wide universe. Big Physics experiments continue to make the headlines, “Gravitational Waves Discovered – showing evidence of colliding black holes”. These are exciting times not only for physicists but for the wider general public too! Recent benefits to come out of experiments at CERN in Geneva over the past few decades include nothing less than “The Internet”, “the GRID”, a highly promising new form of radio therapy using hadrons (proton therapy), as well as a host of new technologies that will no doubt end up in cameras, tablet pcs, in self driving cars, and smart phones. Physics has no limits and underpins all other sciences and technologies. Without it there would be no laptops and smart phones, plasma TVs. Actually, there wouldn’t be any electrical supply to run these gadgets. Can you imagine how boring life would be without physics? In year 12, students study all of the content required for AS Physics, which includes the following modules: • Module 1: Practical skills in Physics. • Module 2: Foundations of Physics – including handling of data, quantities and units • Module 3: Forces and Motion • Module 4: Electron Waves and Photons – which includes topics in electricity, waves and quantum mechanics In year 13 the course builds directly on the modules studied in year 12 • Module 1: Further Practical Skills in Physics • Module 5: Newtonian World and Astrophysics • Module 6: Particles and Medical Physics Candidates then complete three exams, covering the complete two years of study, in order to qualify for an award in A Level Physics. The practical Endorsement is assessed throughout the two years and is awarded separately.